France
The vast and diverse wine regions of France, each with its own unique terroirs, grape varieties, and winemaking techniques, are a treasure trove.
In Bordeaux, the birthplace of some of the world's most iconic wines, esteemed vineyards such as Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Margaux, Château Latour, and Château Haut-Brion produce exceptional red wines, showcasing the art of blending Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec. The region is also renowned for its exquisite white wines, with vineyards like Château d'Yquem and Domaine de Chevalier producing legendary sweet wines.
Moving to Burgundy, the vineyards of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Leroy, and Domaine Armand Rousseau capture the essence of the region's revered terroir, crafting exquisite red wines from the Pinot Noir grape. Meanwhile, Domaine Leflaive and Domaine Coche-Dury are celebrated for their world-class white wines, predominantly made from Chardonnay.
The Champagne region, known for its sparkling wines, boasts illustrious houses such as Krug, Dom Pérignon, and Moët & Chandon, as well as grower-producers like Pierre Péters and Jacques Selosse. These vineyards create exceptional sparkling wines using the traditional method, offering a symphony of delicate bubbles, elegant flavors, and vibrant acidity.
In the Rhône Valley, iconic vineyards like Chapoutier, E. Guigal, and Château de Beaucastel produce remarkable red wines in the northern appellations of Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, and Cornas, showcasing the elegance and power of Syrah. Further south, Châteauneuf-du-Pape is celebrated for its rich and full-bodied red blends, with Château Rayas and Clos des Papes leading the way.
In Alsace, vineyards such as Domaine Zind-Humbrecht and omaine Trimbach craft exquisite white wines, including Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot Gris, expressing the region's unique terroir and varietal character.
These are just a few highlights among the diverse array of wines that France offers. From the Loire Valley's crisp whites and elegant reds to the Languedoc-Roussillon's bold and robust wines, each region presents its own vinous treasures.
France
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Burgundy | 1 | 87-89 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$192.82 |
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Vinous (87-89)The 2017 Volnay Les Brouillards 1er Cru offers lifted, tertiary red berry fruit that develops a subtle mintiness with time. The palate is well balanced, though not complex, and quite blocky at the moment, although there is decent weight on the finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$680.60 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2018 Volnay Les Brouillards 1er Cru has a fragrant bouquet of raspberry preserve, crushed strawberry and cranberry aromas that are neatly entwined with the oak. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly chewy tannins. A big-boned Volnay, quite spicy in the mouth, with black pepper and graphite notes toward the grippy finish. This has good long-term potential. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$165.22 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2019 Volnay Les Brouillards 1er Cru immediately hits a level up from Les Angles, offering scents of vibrant red berry fruit, sous-bois and a hint of morels, all delineated and focused. There is much more brightness and energy on the palate of black plum, raspberry and allspice, leading to a nicely structured, quite peppery finish that lingers in the mouth. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$185.19 |
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Vinous (90-92)The 2020 Volnay Les Brouillards 1er Cru has a very perfumed bouquet with violet-tinged dark cherry and boysenberry fruit, expanding nicely in the glass with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, quite lithe and smooth in the mouth with a touch of white pepper on the finish. Give this three or four years in bottle just to coalesce. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$153.58 |
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Vinous (90-92)The 2021 Volnay Les Brouillards 1er Cru, which according to Clément Boillot, is picked a little later these days. It displays one of the Domaine's most attractive bouquets with quite vivacious dark cherry and crushed strawberry fruit, more concentration than its peers. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy red fruit, a little brittle in texture but fine tension. What is lacks in length it compensates with vigour. Worth seeking out. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-93 (IB) |
Inc. GST
SG$192.82 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-93)Not especially deep in colour, but the nose is rather fine, the elegance of Volnay, less demonstrative on the palate, with medium intensity of the strawberry, cherry fruit. Fair length. A wine of finesse rather than power. Drink from 2030-2036. Tasted: November 2023. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (IB) |
Inc. GST
SG$192.82 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-92)Deeper in colour than Les Angles and with a noticeably riper nose, along with a little more oak. Darker berries here, a slightly greater volume of fruit, with length, offering an additional degree of succulence. Drink from 2030-2035. Tasted Nov 2024. |
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Louis Boillot Volnay 1er Cru Les Brouillards
(6x75cl)
2023
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Burgundy | - | 90-92 (IB) |
Expected Price Range
SG$446 -
SG$545
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-92)Deeper in colour than Les Angles and with a noticeably riper nose, along with a little more oak. Darker berries here, a slightly greater volume of fruit, with length, offering an additional degree of succulence. Drink from 2030-2035. Tasted Nov 2024. |
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Beaujolais | 2 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$313.27 |
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Beaujolais | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$320.96 |
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Beaujolais | 1 | 95 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$623.39 |
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Wine Advocate (95)Desvignes's 2018 Morgon Côte du Py Javernières is superb, bursting from the glass with a captivating bouquet of violets, raspberries, dark chocolate and smoky blackberries. On the palate, it's full-bodied, velvety and layered, with a deep and multidimensional core, succulent acids and powdery tannins. Beautifully balanced and structurally refined despite its power and concentration, this is worth a special effort to seek out. |
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Beaujolais | 4 | 94+ (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$342.76 |
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Wine Advocate (94+)The 2020 Morgon Côte du Py Javernières is brilliant, unwinding in the glass with aromas of wild berries, spices, rose petals, loamy soil and licorice. Medium to full-bodied, layered and concentrated, with impressive reserves of ripe tannin and sapid fruit, it's seamless and lively, concluding with a long, resonant finish. As ever, this is built to age, and it will reward patience, even if its youthful charms are considerable. |
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Beaujolais | 1 | 95 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,043.04 |
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Vinous (95)The 2022 Morgon Aux Pierres Javernières comes from a métayage since the 2020 vintage from vines planted in 1931. It has a very complex, mineral-driven bouquet with dark cherries, tea leaves and crushed stone, floral scents emerging with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins. This is very pure in style, beautifully balanced with a satin-textured finish that is one of the most caressing you will find this vintage. Outstanding. |
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Beaujolais | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$259.86 |
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Champagne | 4 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$365.59 |
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Indulge in the elegant sophistication of Louis de Sacy Brut Grand Cru NV, a premium Champagne evoking the historical allure of the Louis de Sacy vineyard established in the 17th century. Nestled in Verzy, at the heart of renowned Montagne de Reims, this vintage heralds 100% Grand Cru rating, a testament to its unrivalled quality. Employing meticulous traditional methods, each batch peppered with Pinot Noir, exhibits exceptional refinement. This Brut NV's vivacious structure harbours an exquisite bouquet of crisp apple and white flowers twists wrapped in seamless minerality, resulting in a refreshing and balanced finish. Louis de Sacy Brut Grand Cru NV presents a wine crafted with uncompromising integrity, a tribute to the métier of its generational custodians. Luxuriate in each glass of this exalted Champagne, basking in its complexity and opulence. It's an exceptional selection for discerning palates, encapsulating the very essence of fine viniculture. |
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Champagne | 3 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$410.28 |
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Louis de Sacy Rose de Saignee Brut Grand Cru NV epitomises the artistry of fine winemaking from the esteemed Louis de Sacy estate in the revered Grand Cru vineyards. Crafted using the traditional méthode de saignée, this exquisite rosé undergoes a meticulous process where red grape skins are gently pressed to extract a delicate colour and refined flavours. The selection of premier Grand Cru terroirs ensures exceptional quality, with grapes handpicked at optimal ripeness. Fermented in stainless steel vats to preserve its vibrant acidity and fruit purity, the Brut Grand Cru NV unveils enticing aromas of red berries, subtle floral notes, and a hint of minerality. The producer, renowned for their commitment to sustainable viticulture and artisanal techniques, delivers a harmonious balance of elegance and complexity, making this rosé a distinguished choice for connoisseurs. Perfectly suited to complement a variety of gourmet dishes, Louis de Sacy Rose de Saignee Brut Grand Cru NV stands as a testament to timeless sophistication. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (WE) |
Inc. GST
SG$426.71 |
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Wine Enthusiast (93)This vineyard abuts Pommard and it shares some of the structural intensity of that appellation. Powerful tannins contrast with opulent black fruits that shine through and will develop well. Drink from 2024. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 86-88 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$868.51 |
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Vinous (86-88)The 2017 Beaune Boucherottes 1er Cru demonstrated quite a heavy reduction on the nose, making it difficult to read. The lightly spiced palate is promising, displaying fleshy ripe red berry fruit and a rather foursquare, straitlaced finish. It’s just a bit... chunky? |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (IB) |
Inc. GST
SG$715.52 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-94)Solid deep crimson purple. Magnificent deep rich imperial purple and feels much the same way on the nose. The fruit profile is a fraction darker than the estimable Boucherottes and perhaps with even more intensity, less heart on the sleeve, more wait for me in twenty years’ time. Tasted: November 2021 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-93 (IB) |
Inc. GST
SG$675.23 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-93)Bright mid crimson. There is additional density here on the palate, noticeable in the front of the mouth but continuing through to the well-integrated tannins behind. The bouquet will need to follow in due course, which it will to confirm another fine Clos des Ursules. Drink from 2027-2032. Tasted: October 2022 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (IB) |
Inc. GST
SG$798.32 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-95)(5 Star Wine) Fresh purple of medium depth. Much the liveliest bouquet with its concentration of raspberries, very complete and absolutely delicious. The finish continues gorgeously, this will make a beautiful bottle with a little patience. This Clos des Ursules shows the classic peacock’s fantail of aromatics. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (IB) |
Inc. GST
SG$730.74 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-95)5 Star Wine. An even ruby purple. This is very complete, the fruit covering the palate effortlessly, the acid and tannin structure perfectly balanced and a particularly long aftertaste with a suggestion of blood orange. Drink from 2030-2038. Tasted Oct 2024. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$2,527.49 |
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Vinous (90)Good medium red with a faint amber tinge. Less fruit and more soil and game on the nose than the '97. Dense and sappy in the mouth, showing good plummy lift but also an edgy quality to its fruit component. Can't match the '97 or '99 for dimension but then this wine is rather tight and ungiving. Still, it appears to possess the tension and verve to continue to evolve positively. Finishes with tannins that dust the front teeth. Barnier says his colleagues at Jadot are not yet drinking their top '96 reds, but I wonder if this wine will ever truly blossom in bottle. Saline but not particularly sweet or rich, in the style of many wines from this vintage. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (WS) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,722.68 |
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Wine Spectator (93)This red is solidly structured and packed with fruit. Black cherry and wild blackberry notes are beginning to struggle against the dense tannins as this appears to be shutting down. There's a core of pure fruit, and it has vibrancy and energy. The finish goes on and on. Best from 2015 through 2035. 100 cases imported. -BS |
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Burgundy | 1 | 87-89 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$167.00 |
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Vinous (87-89)The 2017 Volnay Les Brouillards 1er Cru offers lifted, tertiary red berry fruit that develops a subtle mintiness with time. The palate is well balanced, though not complex, and quite blocky at the moment, although there is decent weight on the finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$565.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2018 Volnay Les Brouillards 1er Cru has a fragrant bouquet of raspberry preserve, crushed strawberry and cranberry aromas that are neatly entwined with the oak. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly chewy tannins. A big-boned Volnay, quite spicy in the mouth, with black pepper and graphite notes toward the grippy finish. This has good long-term potential. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$143.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2019 Volnay Les Brouillards 1er Cru immediately hits a level up from Les Angles, offering scents of vibrant red berry fruit, sous-bois and a hint of morels, all delineated and focused. There is much more brightness and energy on the palate of black plum, raspberry and allspice, leading to a nicely structured, quite peppery finish that lingers in the mouth. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$160.00 |
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Vinous (90-92)The 2020 Volnay Les Brouillards 1er Cru has a very perfumed bouquet with violet-tinged dark cherry and boysenberry fruit, expanding nicely in the glass with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, quite lithe and smooth in the mouth with a touch of white pepper on the finish. Give this three or four years in bottle just to coalesce. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$131.00 |
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Vinous (90-92)The 2021 Volnay Les Brouillards 1er Cru, which according to Clément Boillot, is picked a little later these days. It displays one of the Domaine's most attractive bouquets with quite vivacious dark cherry and crushed strawberry fruit, more concentration than its peers. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy red fruit, a little brittle in texture but fine tension. What is lacks in length it compensates with vigour. Worth seeking out. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-93 (IB) |
In Bond
SG$167.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-93)Not especially deep in colour, but the nose is rather fine, the elegance of Volnay, less demonstrative on the palate, with medium intensity of the strawberry, cherry fruit. Fair length. A wine of finesse rather than power. Drink from 2030-2036. Tasted: November 2023. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (IB) |
In Bond
SG$167.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-92)Deeper in colour than Les Angles and with a noticeably riper nose, along with a little more oak. Darker berries here, a slightly greater volume of fruit, with length, offering an additional degree of succulence. Drink from 2030-2035. Tasted Nov 2024. |
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Louis Boillot Volnay 1er Cru Les Brouillards
(6x75cl)
2023
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Burgundy | - | 90-92 (IB) |
Expected Price Range
SG$446 -
SG$545
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-92)Deeper in colour than Les Angles and with a noticeably riper nose, along with a little more oak. Darker berries here, a slightly greater volume of fruit, with length, offering an additional degree of succulence. Drink from 2030-2035. Tasted Nov 2024. |
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Beaujolais | 2 | - |
In Bond
SG$228.00 |
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Beaujolais | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$241.00 |
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Beaujolais | 1 | 95 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$465.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)Desvignes's 2018 Morgon Côte du Py Javernières is superb, bursting from the glass with a captivating bouquet of violets, raspberries, dark chocolate and smoky blackberries. On the palate, it's full-bodied, velvety and layered, with a deep and multidimensional core, succulent acids and powdery tannins. Beautifully balanced and structurally refined despite its power and concentration, this is worth a special effort to seek out. |
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Beaujolais | 4 | 94+ (WA) |
In Bond
SG$261.00 |
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Wine Advocate (94+)The 2020 Morgon Côte du Py Javernières is brilliant, unwinding in the glass with aromas of wild berries, spices, rose petals, loamy soil and licorice. Medium to full-bodied, layered and concentrated, with impressive reserves of ripe tannin and sapid fruit, it's seamless and lively, concluding with a long, resonant finish. As ever, this is built to age, and it will reward patience, even if its youthful charms are considerable. |
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Beaujolais | 1 | 95 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$850.00 |
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Vinous (95)The 2022 Morgon Aux Pierres Javernières comes from a métayage since the 2020 vintage from vines planted in 1931. It has a very complex, mineral-driven bouquet with dark cherries, tea leaves and crushed stone, floral scents emerging with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins. This is very pure in style, beautifully balanced with a satin-textured finish that is one of the most caressing you will find this vintage. Outstanding. |
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Beaujolais | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$179.00 |
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Champagne | 4 | - |
In Bond
SG$276.00 |
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Indulge in the elegant sophistication of Louis de Sacy Brut Grand Cru NV, a premium Champagne evoking the historical allure of the Louis de Sacy vineyard established in the 17th century. Nestled in Verzy, at the heart of renowned Montagne de Reims, this vintage heralds 100% Grand Cru rating, a testament to its unrivalled quality. Employing meticulous traditional methods, each batch peppered with Pinot Noir, exhibits exceptional refinement. This Brut NV's vivacious structure harbours an exquisite bouquet of crisp apple and white flowers twists wrapped in seamless minerality, resulting in a refreshing and balanced finish. Louis de Sacy Brut Grand Cru NV presents a wine crafted with uncompromising integrity, a tribute to the métier of its generational custodians. Luxuriate in each glass of this exalted Champagne, basking in its complexity and opulence. It's an exceptional selection for discerning palates, encapsulating the very essence of fine viniculture. |
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Champagne | 3 | - |
In Bond
SG$317.00 |
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Louis de Sacy Rose de Saignee Brut Grand Cru NV epitomises the artistry of fine winemaking from the esteemed Louis de Sacy estate in the revered Grand Cru vineyards. Crafted using the traditional méthode de saignée, this exquisite rosé undergoes a meticulous process where red grape skins are gently pressed to extract a delicate colour and refined flavours. The selection of premier Grand Cru terroirs ensures exceptional quality, with grapes handpicked at optimal ripeness. Fermented in stainless steel vats to preserve its vibrant acidity and fruit purity, the Brut Grand Cru NV unveils enticing aromas of red berries, subtle floral notes, and a hint of minerality. The producer, renowned for their commitment to sustainable viticulture and artisanal techniques, delivers a harmonious balance of elegance and complexity, making this rosé a distinguished choice for connoisseurs. Perfectly suited to complement a variety of gourmet dishes, Louis de Sacy Rose de Saignee Brut Grand Cru NV stands as a testament to timeless sophistication. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (WE) |
In Bond
SG$340.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (93)This vineyard abuts Pommard and it shares some of the structural intensity of that appellation. Powerful tannins contrast with opulent black fruits that shine through and will develop well. Drink from 2024. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 86-88 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$678.00 |
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Vinous (86-88)The 2017 Beaune Boucherottes 1er Cru demonstrated quite a heavy reduction on the nose, making it difficult to read. The lightly spiced palate is promising, displaying fleshy ripe red berry fruit and a rather foursquare, straitlaced finish. It’s just a bit... chunky? |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (IB) |
In Bond
SG$601.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-94)Solid deep crimson purple. Magnificent deep rich imperial purple and feels much the same way on the nose. The fruit profile is a fraction darker than the estimable Boucherottes and perhaps with even more intensity, less heart on the sleeve, more wait for me in twenty years’ time. Tasted: November 2021 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-93 (IB) |
In Bond
SG$568.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-93)Bright mid crimson. There is additional density here on the palate, noticeable in the front of the mouth but continuing through to the well-integrated tannins behind. The bouquet will need to follow in due course, which it will to confirm another fine Clos des Ursules. Drink from 2027-2032. Tasted: October 2022 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (IB) |
In Bond
SG$673.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-95)(5 Star Wine) Fresh purple of medium depth. Much the liveliest bouquet with its concentration of raspberries, very complete and absolutely delicious. The finish continues gorgeously, this will make a beautiful bottle with a little patience. This Clos des Ursules shows the classic peacock’s fantail of aromatics. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (IB) |
In Bond
SG$611.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-95)5 Star Wine. An even ruby purple. This is very complete, the fruit covering the palate effortlessly, the acid and tannin structure perfectly balanced and a particularly long aftertaste with a suggestion of blood orange. Drink from 2030-2038. Tasted Oct 2024. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$2,200.00 |
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Vinous (90)Good medium red with a faint amber tinge. Less fruit and more soil and game on the nose than the '97. Dense and sappy in the mouth, showing good plummy lift but also an edgy quality to its fruit component. Can't match the '97 or '99 for dimension but then this wine is rather tight and ungiving. Still, it appears to possess the tension and verve to continue to evolve positively. Finishes with tannins that dust the front teeth. Barnier says his colleagues at Jadot are not yet drinking their top '96 reds, but I wonder if this wine will ever truly blossom in bottle. Saline but not particularly sweet or rich, in the style of many wines from this vintage. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (WS) |
In Bond
SG$1,525.00 |
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Wine Spectator (93)This red is solidly structured and packed with fruit. Black cherry and wild blackberry notes are beginning to struggle against the dense tannins as this appears to be shutting down. There's a core of pure fruit, and it has vibrancy and energy. The finish goes on and on. Best from 2015 through 2035. 100 cases imported. -BS |
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